Molecular Formula	C3H8O2
Chemical structure	CH3-O-CH2-O-CH3
Synonym	Dimethoxymethane (DMM)
CAS No	109-87-5
EINECS No	203-714-2
INCI name	Methylal

Chemical and Physical Properties:

Appearance		Colorless and transparent liquid
Odour		Chloroform-like pungent odour
Density	d20oC/4oC	0.860
	d20oC/20oC	0.861
Melting Point (oC)		-104.8
Boiling Point (oC)		42.3
Dielectric Constant (25oC)		2.7
Flash Point (open up, oC)		-30.5
Explosion Limits (Vol %)		LEL: 2.2
		UEL: 19.9
Solubility in Water		Slightly soluble in code water, 32.2g/100mL(16oC)

Commercial form:

	First Grade	Superior Grade	Pure Grade	Anhydrous Grade	Cosmetic Grade
Appearance	Clear and transparent liquid
Methylal	≥85%	≥90%	≥99.5%	≥99.9%	≥99.999%
Methanol	≤15%	≤10%	≤0.5%	≤0.05%	≤10ppm
Water	≤0.2%	≤0.3%	≤0.05%	≤0.05%	≤10ppm

Packing: ISO tank, 17.5-19.6 MT
Drum, 160kg

Storage:Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place, protected from the sun. Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuff. Open container slowly to safely vent pressure. Recommended maximum storage temperature is 37.8oC. Recommended maximum temperature during shipment is 65.5oC.

Applications:
Blowing agent for PU foams
Solvent for aerosols and pump sprays
Solvent for environmentally friendly paint strippers
Solvent for environmentally friendly paint thinner
Solvent for environmentally friendly pesticide
Solvent for cleaning and polishing chemicals
Cleaning agent for electronic elements
Production of ion exchange resins and polyacetal resins
Production of adhesives
Production of diesel additives

Classification:   UN No.: 1234
Class: 3
PG: II

• COA-of-Methylal-99.5%:
• COA-of-Methylal-99.9%:
• Methylal-MSDS0716: